Federal judge blocks Louisiana's "buffer zone" law near police, citing First Amendment concerns.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Louisiana's law requiring people to stay at least 25 feet away from police officers after being told to disperse. The judge ruled that the law is unconstitutionally vague and could impede journalists' ability to gather news. Media companies sued the state, arguing the law violates the First Amendment. Despite the state's defense that the law is reasonable, the judge granted a preliminary injunction, halting the law's enforcement.

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